Kome-nori
Polyopes prolifer
Family: Halymeniaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
It is used as a garnish to flavour food.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Gigartina prolifera Hariot; Grateloupia flabellata Holmes; Carpopeltis flabellata (Holmes) Okamura;